Misc Soundtrack – A Star Is Born – Shallow – Verse 2
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Chord Progression
[‘Em’, ‘D’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘G’, ‘D’, ‘Em’, ‘D’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘G’, ‘D’]
Chord Progression Analysis
1. Em – E minor (‘ii’ in key of D Major)
2. D – D Major (‘I’ in key of D Major)
3. G – G Major (‘IV’ in key of D Major)
4. C – C Major (‘♭VII’ – Borrowed from parallel minor key D minor)
5. G – G Major (‘IV’ in key of D Major)
6. D – D Major (‘I’ in key of D Major)
7. Same progression repeats again
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Borrowed chord: C Major (‘♭VII’)
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Similar Chord Progressions
1. “Let It Be” by The Beatles uses a similar progression: [“C”, “G”, “Am”, “F”, “C”, “G”, “F”, “C”, “C”, “G”, “Am”, “F”, “C”, “G”, “F”, “C”]
2. “Someone Like You” by Adele: [“A”, “E”, “F#”, “D”, “A”, “E”, “F#”, “D”, “A”, “E”, “F#”, “D”, “A”, “E”, “F#”, “D”]
Musical Analysis
This sequence starts on an Em, which provides a sense of mystery and ambiguity since this is not the root of the key (resolved when it moves to the D). The progression then moves through D to G, which is a classic I-IV progression in the key of D Major. The C Major is a borrowed chord from the parallel minor key, which adds an unexpected twist to the chord sequence. This chord takes us back to G Major and then D Major. The whole sequence then repeats.
Overall Analysis
“A Star Is Born – Shallow” by Misc Soundtrack uses common chords found in pop music and combines them in a fresh way. The progression makes use of diatonic chords and even includes a borrowed chord from the parallel minor key. It showcases a feasible balance of tension and resolution, often transitioning through a variety of chord inversions to add color and depth to the harmonies. The song moves around the circle of fifths, which allows for smooth transitions between keys.
Style Analysis
The chord progression and the use of borrowed chords are common in popular music, lending a relatable but fresh sound to the song. The repetition of the chord sequence, common in many pop songs, creates familiarity and helps the listener connect with the song.
What are the chords in: Misc Soundtrack – A Star Is Born – Shallow – Verse 2?
[‘Em’, ‘D’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘G’, ‘D’, ‘Em’, ‘D’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘G’, ‘D’]
